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Northrop and Johnson

Chief Engineer in Bahamas

TBC USD($)

Position Filled

Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Contract

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Posted 9th Jun 2025

Job ID #2786012

Summary

We are searching for an experienced freelance Chief Engineer to cover leave for our Engineer who needs to go on leave by the 13th. Join in Nassau, Bahamas. 

 

  • 50 m Westport -
  • Cayman Flagged 
  • Commercially registered 
  • 11 crew
  • Vessel will spend the rest of the summer in Bahamas before returning to Ft Lauderdale beginning of August. 

 Minimum Y3 with relevant experience in similar roles. 

 Needs to maintain a neat and organized workspace, be hands on and well presented with sober habits. 

 All relevant certificates up to date. 

 Standard MLC contract with fixed term from 10th June - 4th August. 

 $12-13k DOE. 

 4 day handover with CE whilst assisting with annual Flag state survey 10 -11June. 

 2 charters possibly 3 and 1 owners trip

Point of contact is Christine Hodgson

 

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Bahamas

About Northrop and Johnson

2015 SW 20th Street, Suite 200nFort Lauderdale, FLn33315 nUnited Statesnnnnnn [ view on map ]

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